While we're on the subject...

Since we're discussing things I really hate, here's one more: #2 pencils. Here's how the evil objects are made.

Anyway, these pencils are the worst. That stupid soft lead--you have to press so hard, and it's impossible to get a nice crisp line. What's the point? And then there's the fact that these are the pencils you MUST use for all standardized testing. Sure, filling in circles, that's fine, because #2 pencils are like writing with a crayon. But writing essays with that thing? I'd rather poke out my eyes. Grrr